Redevelopment
The redevelopment commenced in March 2011 and will boast an extra 30,000 m² and will include the West Melbourne's first David Jones over two levels, a renovated Woolworths and Fresh Food Hall, better traffic flow, an extra 1,000 car spaces and 100 new specialty retailers. The development will be constructed in two stages. The first stage which opened on Thursday 18th October 2012 included a new Woolworths as well as a Fresh Food Market, and an improved car park with "Park Assist" technology. The second stage which will be completed by early 2013 will include the David Jones store, 100 specialty stores and an extra 1,000 car spaces. The redevelopment also aims to improve the centre's sustainability.
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